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A Leaf from the Natural History of New Zealand

Fortifications

Fortifications.

Awina, inside fence

Huahua, cross pole to which the upright posts are tied in the fence of the pa

Keretehi, outer fence

Koki, sort of bastion

Maioro, bank inside of the trench

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Pa, an obstruction; a fence round a village; if a place is thus inclosed it is a pa, or town, if not, a kainga

Parepare toruarua, fosse

Pekerangi, shed in which the hostile party sleeps

Taita, barriacade

Taumahi, small tower or elevated stage

Teawakari, ditch

Teki, outer fence of a pa

Waharoa, entrance to a fortification.